Re: How do I trap arrow keys?

In article <d2!n3r+.sjs_at_netcom.com>, sjs_at_netcom.com (Stephen Schow) writes:
> Anyone know how I can trap arrow keys..especially the right/left keys.
> I believe I can use the KEY-UP and KEY-DOWN triggers to trap the up and
> down arrow keys....but I can't figure a way to trap the left/right keys.
> I also need a way to trap the return key.
>
> I am trying to design a dialog
> box form that works just like a normal dialog box just like those you see
> in the forms designer, or the other built in dialogs that Oracle often
> throws up.
>
> i.e...The arrow keys move the cursor and return selects the choice.
>
> Any Help?
> --

If you are using Forms V3 you can redefine your key-mapping with Oracle*Terminal. I tried it with the "left" key. I remapped it so i could trap it with the KEY-MENU - trigger.

You can trap the "return" key with the KEY-NXTFLD trigger.

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